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Wind, Brass & Percussion Studies Program Audition Requirements

Audition Information

Thank you for your interest in the La Sierra University Wind and Percussion Department

PREPARING FOR YOUR AUDITION

  • Please dress to impress, as if you were interviewing.
  • Be warmed up and ready to play at the time of your audition.
  • Please check in with the front desk if you are needing a practice room to warm up.
  • Tuners ARE allowed during the audition


    Please note that all Wind and Percussion students are required to audition and play in the University Wind Ensemble.

    La Sierra University Wind Ensemble rehearsals will take place on Mondays 6:00pm-7:50pm and Wednesdays 11:00am-12:50pm.
     
  • Auditions for Wind Ensemble will take place on Monday, September 21st.
  • Please, fill the Wind Ensemble Audition Form to sign up for an audition time. 
     

Please take time to look through this audition packet, and feel free to contact Dr. Lundahl with any questions regarding auditions, ensemble placement, rehearsals, etc. via email: [email protected] 
 

Audition Requirements

Scales

  • All major scales and arpeggios
  • 2 octaves where appropriate
  • Tongued up, slurred down (Dr. Lundahl will pick 4-5 scales)
  • By memory
  • Tempo up to you

Scales

  •  Bb or F Concert Chromatic Scale (your choice)
  • Tongued up, slurred down
  • 2 Octaves
  • All quarter notes (60 bpm)
  • By memory

Excerpts

For the performance component of the audition, students will be asked to select 2 excerpts of music from this packet. One excerpt should feature lyrical playing, while the other should showcase your technical ability. For percussionists, the 2 excerpts should be on 2 different instruments.

Sight-Reading

Dr. Lundahl will have you play 1-2 sight-reading excerpts to complete the audition.

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Dr. Kenneth Narducci | Director of Theory & Musicianship Studies

For further information regarding preparation for your theory and musicianship studies, please contact:

Dr. Kenneth Narducci, DMA
Director of Theory & Musicianship Studies

Office Hours

M - Th: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
F: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Contact and Location

[email protected]
(951) 785-2036
Hole Memorial Auditorium, Room 101

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